Ashley Castle
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Ashley Castle was in the small village of Ashley, Hampshire
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It was built in 1138 on the site of a former Iron Age
fort by Henry de Blois
. It was slighted in 1155, but was then repaired and used until the middle of the 15th century as a palace by the Bishops of Winchester.
It was abandoned in the 17th century. Only the earthworks, the remains of the gatehouse and curtain wall remain.
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
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It was built in 1138 on the site of a former Iron Age
Iron Age
The Iron Age is the archaeological period generally occurring after the Bronze Age, marked by the prevalent use of iron. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of such material coincided with other changes in society, including differing...
fort by Henry de Blois
Henry of Blois
Henry of Blois , often known as Henry of Winchester, was Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey from 1126, and Bishop of Winchester from 1129 to his death.-Early life and education:...
. It was slighted in 1155, but was then repaired and used until the middle of the 15th century as a palace by the Bishops of Winchester.
Bishop of Winchester
The Bishop of Winchester is the head of the Church of England diocese of Winchester, with his cathedra at Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire.The bishop is one of five Church of England bishops to be among the Lords Spiritual regardless of their length of service. His diocese is one of the oldest and...
It was abandoned in the 17th century. Only the earthworks, the remains of the gatehouse and curtain wall remain.